Captain

In May 1910, he assumed command of the second class protected cruiser Talbot.

He was made captain of Diana on 6 January, 1914.[4] He was granted two weeks' sick leave due to gastritis from 11 November, 1914, command of the ship being temporarily entrusted to Lieutenant-CommanderCharles A. Scott during that time.[5]

Great War

Hutton was promoted to the rank of Rear-Admiral on 27 October, 1918, vice Gaunt and retired at his own request on 28 October.[6]

Retirement

He was promoted to the rank of Vice-Admiral on 19 July, 1924,[7] and was advanced to Admiral on the Retired List on 22 February, 1928.[8]

Hutton died on 15 January, 1947 at The Cottage, Belton, near Uppingham after a short illness, at the age of seventy-nine.